Patricia Lyon, MA, LMHC, CSAT-Candidate

Knowing when it’s time to seek counseling takes wisdom, courage, and humility. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate, I have experience in helping people who feel broken and unsure about the future. My goal is to help you seek positive change in all areas of your life. Anxiety, depression, aging, codependency, sexual abuse, and other traumas affect our relationships with those we want to love, including ourselves. I’m here to walk with you on your unique journey and welcome you to explore faith as a way to enhance your life and recovery.

About

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate at Seattle Christian Counseling. The decision to pursue counseling takes courage and humility, but the reward can be freedom and a renewed sense of purpose. It is my pleasure to offer my services as a therapist to you, and I feel privileged to accompany you on your journey to healing and wholeness.

My Goal as a Christian Counselor

My goal is to create a space where you feel completely at ease to explore the issues in your life that prevent you from living fully. As a trained psychotherapist, I aim to empower you to work toward positive change, both personally and relationally. I strive to encourage and support my clients while challenging them to think deeply about their own thought processes and behaviors, so that they are able to achieve lasting, positive change.

Focus Areas

My special focus areas in counseling are:

Depression

Anxiety

Marriage and Couples

Anger Management

Aging and Geriatric Issues

Codependency and Boundaries

Prepare-Enrich – Pre-marital Assessment

Hearing God’s voice

What I Can Offer You as a Christian Counselor

I can offer you a safe, welcoming place to work toward health and wholeness. I believe positive transformation is best accomplished when you feel affirmed in your strengths, challenged in your weaknesses, and loved in your relationships; I will do my best to make these a part of your counseling experience. As a Christian, I am happy to pray with you and to explore Biblical responses to your concerns—yet all are welcome in my office, regardless of faith.

My Counseling Approach: What You Can Expect in Therapy

My counseling style varies from client to client, and I endeavor to tailor my approach to each individual who seeks my help. Most of the time, I rely on a variety of techniques, including Biblical, existential, family systems, and cognitive behavioral therapeutic methods. My approach tends to be collaborative: together we will brainstorm how our time can be best put to use. If you are a person of faith, I try to incorporate your spirituality into our practice. Above all, you can expect an enthusiastic partner and respectful professional who is dedicated to you and your goals.

On a Personal Note

I have a network of wonderful friends and family who have supported me through every challenge of life, and I endeavor to have both older and younger people in my life at all times. Nothing gives me more pleasure than seeing other people accomplish their goals. In my spare time, I enjoy playing music, entertaining, dancing, and spending time with the people I love.

Biography

Education & Work Experience

Before deciding to pursue my career as a Christian counselor, I taught music education in public schools and worked in various ministry support roles. In 2010, after realizing that God was calling me to a career as a therapist, I returned to school, earning my MA in Counseling Psychology from Northwest University. I am also a Certified Anger Management Facilitator (CAMF). I have been in full time therapeutic practice since my licensing, first from my private office, and now through Seattle Christian Counseling.

My Call to Christian Counseling

I decided to become a Christian counselor after years of witnessing my friends, family and even myself, struggle through issues that were not easily resolved. Whether teaching in public schools, volunteering with street children, or speaking with a friend, I always felt passionate about helping those who need healing. So, after realizing that God was calling me to serve others as a therapist, I decided to switch careers midway through life—and I am so glad that I did!

More About Me

I became a Christian during the Jesus Movement of the 1970s. I am a trained cellist and play in a community orchestra, as well as several chamber music groups. I love to spend time outdoors, and in my free time I read, dance, volunteer, and play games with my friends.

Services and Specialities

Focus Areas

Depression

Anxiety

Marriage and Couples

Anger Management

Aging and Geriatric Issues

Codependency and Boundaries

Prepare-Enrich – Pre-marital Assessment

Hearing God’s voice

Depression

As a Christian counselor, I have been privileged to help many clients process and manage their depression. This debilitating condition can be a lifelong struggle or a temporary experience; it can feel like a vague sense of sadness or completely prevent the sufferer from enjoying life. Either way, depression is almost always an extremely lonely experience, but if you are depressed, you don’t have to suffer through it alone. I take a holistic approach to treating depression, examining physical symptoms alongside past traumas and present situations. I know the unending exhaustion depression creates, but in Christian counseling, we will work toward healing and recovery so that you can rediscover the joy of life.

Anger Management

One of my primary strengths as a Christian counselor is anger management. Anger is a secondary emotion—a warning light that something beneath the surface needs attention. It may appear subtle, but unexplored and unchecked anger will cultivate pain and isolation internally. As a Certified Anger Management Facilitator with years of experience treating individuals and groups for anger issues, I can offer you a nonjudgmental ear and trained expertise to help you process your anger. Uncovering the root of your anger can be a distressing and painful experience, but it is crucial to assess the cause of your feelings, and my goal is to provide a safe space for you to grow and learn in Christian counseling.

Issues Surrounding Aging

I offer counseling for people of all ages who struggle with the particular challenges that arise with age. Whether you are wrestling with your own journey into the later years of life, or are a caregiver for an elderly loved one, it can be extremely difficult to come to terms with the unique issues of aging. As you face these transitions, there are ways to manage your fears and relationships that will enable both older and younger people to love one another fully. If you are struggling with an issue related to aging, please know that I am here to help you confront and process your concerns.

Relational Therapy

As a Christian counselor, I believe that our significant relationships are the foundation of our lives. We learn about ourselves by looking at how we interact with our friends, families, workmates, and God. When a relationship becomes a source of pain, it is important to take a closer look at the relational dynamics at play in our lives. In my counseling practice, I help clients explore healthy models of relationality, as well as the unhealthy patterns of relating that they have adopted in their own experiences. We discuss what God intends for human intimacy, and collaborate to understand how to build positive relationships. God wants to heal our bonds with himself and with others; I want that for you too, and I know that it is possible.

Payment and Forms

Sessions: I offer 53-minute or 45-minute sessions. Sessions can be held more than once per week, weekly, or every other week. Scheduling options are discussed in greater detail during your Risk-Free Initial Session.

Availability (by office location):

Redmond– Monday and Wednesday

Mill Creek– Tuesday and Thursday

Fees: I offer a Risk-Free Initial Session for Individuals, Couples, Families, and Groups looking to pursue counseling with me. Please note that there is a fee for the Risk-Free Initial Session as it is a clinical hour and reimbursable to most insurance companies, but if you choose not to reschedule and continue therapy after the initial session the entire fee for the session will be waived. For ongoing treatment the full fee per session is required at the time of service. For more information regarding standard session fees, please contact me directly at (425) 354-5473 or patricial@seattlechristiancounseling.com.

Insurance: As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) a majority of insurance companies will reimburse for a portion of my services (as an Out of Network Provider). Please consult with your insurance provider as to whether they specifically cover individuals, couples, families, and groups.

Receipts/Statements: In the event you require a printed or digital receipt, I will provide receipts for personal use, insurance reimbursement, Flex Spending Accounts (FSA), and Health Savings Accounts (HSA).

Payment options: Cash, Check, or Credit Card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, & American Express). A fee of up to 3.7% plus $0.15 per transaction will be added for credit card payments.

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General Office Number

Welcome to Seattle Christian Counseling. We are located in the Seattle neighborhoods of Greenlake, Ballard, Downtown Lower Queen Anne and West Seattle. Each office is located in a vibrant area, featuring plenty of places to linger before or after your session, including restaurants, coffee shops and parks. Each office has a few free parking spots as well as ample street parking allowing your time with us at Seattle Christian Counseling to be a convenient and pleasant experience.